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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors handling business vs. shorthanded Kings, 119-97

In a potential playoff preview, Klay Thompson tallied a game-high 29 points as the Warriors cruised to an important road win over the shorthanded Kings, 119-97.

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Lakers player grades: L.A. wins 42nd game despite lackluster play

The Lakers didn't exactly play up to their standards on Friday, but they still mustered a double-digit win over a depleted Suns squad.

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Warriors still pushing for playoff spot after 119-97 win in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors remain in the hunt for a playoff spot after beating the Sacramento Kings 119-97 on Friday night.

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Despite James' struggles, Lakers top Phoenix Suns

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James looked blankly at the rim after an easy shot failed to fall. Two possessions later, he winced as the right cut by a teammate didn’t materialize and another possession went to waste.

Los Angeles Times

Mavericks eliminated from playoff race after sitting players in must-win game

The slumping Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from play-in contention on Friday one year after the club reached the Western Conference finals

The Guardian - US

Sixers top Hawks in OT without top six players, will face Nets in the playoffs

ATLANTA — The 76ers, at least some version of them, arrived Friday evening at the State Farm Arena.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bulls focused on finding early spark in must-win play-in game: ‘We’ve got to come out and be the aggressor’

The Chicago Bulls have come out slow in the final week of the season, losing the first quarters of their last four games and struggling to dig themselves out of first-half deficits. As he prepares his players for their first taste of single elimination in the NBA play-in tournament, coach…

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Bulls will start their play-in journey Wednesday in Toronto

While the win over Dallas on Friday was more about pride than changing anything in the standings for the Bulls, with the Raptors losing to the Celtics, the play-in game was set.

Chicago Sun-Times

OKC Thunder officially clinch 2023 Play-In tournament spot

The Thunder are officially in the Play-In tournament.

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Nets solidify No. 6 seed with huge victory over Magic, will take on 76ers in first round

NEW YORK — Friday night was merely a formality.

Tribune News Service

Alperen Sengun grabs career-high 21 rebounds as Rockets edge Hornets

Led by a career-high 21 rebounds from Alperen Sengun, the #Rockets won their second straight game and third of four, overall, on Friday night in Charlotte. Their season finale is Sunday.

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David Griffin on Zion Williamson’s potential playoff availability: ‘We may never get to that point either’

It’s the time of year to sit out games. We have the tankers and relaxers.

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Short-handed Celtics handle Raptors again, will face Heat or Hawks in first round of playoffs

BOSTON — As they finish out the regular season this weekend, the Celtics have nothing to play for in the standings. They’re locked in to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Herald

Pistons snap 11-game losing streak with 122-115 win over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — With two games remaining in a dreadful season full of losses, the Pistons desperately needed to understand what a victory felt like again.

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Heat rest regulars, fall to Wizards to lock in Tuesday home play-in game

WASHINGTON — There wasn’t much to be learned from this game for the Miami Heat, with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love given the night off.

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Several Boston Celtics projected for regular season hardware in new Ringer analysis

As one of the NBA's best teams in the 2022-23 season, the Boston Celtics ought to be in the mix for several of the league's honors for individual excellence in the regular season.

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Oscar Tshiebwe declares for the NBA draft. But he could still come back to Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — One of the most decorated Kentucky basketball players in recent memory might be leaving the Wildcats’ program after two seasons in Lexington. But he has left the door open for a return to Lexington.

Sports Illustrated

Mavericks Take Shocking Approach With Luka Doncic With Playoff Spot Still Up for Grabs

Dallas is taking a rather surprising stance with just two regular season games remaining.

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Bulls play long game, sit three starters in Dallas

With the No. 10 seed — and the final play-in spot — locked up, the Bulls sat DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Patrick Beverley against the Mavericks to give them a rest.

Daily Mirror

Kyrie Irving future takes fresh twist as Dallas Mavericks post-season hopes dealt huge blow

The Dallas Mavericks could be without both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in their must win Friday night game against the Chicago Bulls as they hope to rescue what has been a hugely disappointing season

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WASHINGTON — The move last season came with seven games to go in the regular season. This time around, it came with five left. But here Max Strus is again, poised to open the postseason as a Miami Heat starter.

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Michigan adds UNC's Caleb Love, Seton Hall's Tray Jackson from transfer portal

Michigan coach Juwan Howard already dipped into the transfer portal to add one piece to next season's roster.

Daily Mirror

Bronny James stopped from leaking college decision after NBA warning

LeBron James' eldest son is set to make his decision on whether he'll play college basketball or turn to a professional league prior to entering the NBA Draft ahead of this weekend's Nike Summit game

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Not-so-subtle tank? 5 Mavericks, including Kyrie Irving, declared out vs. Bulls.

DALLAS — Well, that escalated quickly. Late Friday morning, less than 15 minutes after listing no players as questionable or doubtful for Friday night’s home game against Chicago, the Mavericks suddenly declared that five players will miss the game for rest or injury recovery.

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Report: Rockets plan to part ways with Stephen Silas next week

“Barring a last-second change, I expect the #Rockets to move on, very soon, from Stephen Silas as head coach,” says Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith.

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